Ana Velia Aguilar Cortina

Ana Velia Aguilar Cortina

Ana Velia Aguilar Cortina age 59 of Natalia, Texas left to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 26, 2017 with her husband Benito at her side, after losing a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 22, 1957 to Aginaldo and Ramona Aguilar of Dunlay, Texas. She was a 1977 graduate of Hondo High School in Hondo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father.
Ana is survived by her husband, Benito Cortina of Natalia, Texas; her mother Ramona Aguilar; her sisters Amalia (Higinio) Cuellar; Ana Delia (Ruben) Garza; her brothers Luis (Terry) Aguilar; Aginaldo Jr. (Rosie) Aguilar; Pedro (Bea) Aguilar, together with numerous nieces and nephews.
As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate her life, love, achievements, her strong Catholic faith, and her loving devotion to her family. A Special Mass for Ana will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Lytle, Texas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle, Texas.
Ana and Benito’s family would like to express their gratitude, and extend a Special Thank you to Martha Jo Atkins, PhD together with Suzette, and the entire staff at Abode Contemplative Care of San Antonio, Texas for their wisdom and kindness in taking excellent care of Ana in her time of need. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a charitable contribution in Ana’s honor, please consider Abode Home, P.O. Box 47640, San Antonio, Texas 78265. All flowers to be sent to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church at time of service.